by kosman | Sep 19, 2024 | Anxiety, Holiday stress, Mindfulness, Stress
We’ve all had moments when emotions feel overwhelming, when stress or anxiety seems to build up beyond control. In those moments, having a simple, effective tool to help you feel grounded can make all the difference. One approach I often recommend is bilateral...
by kosman | Dec 8, 2019 | Acceptance, Holiday stress, Mindfulness, Stress
Many people report experiencing “festive burnout” by mid-December... It’s easy to fall into hustle mode, feeling like there’s too much to do, too many commitments to keep, and that we’re falling short all at the same time. This can be exacerbated when we compare our...
by kosman | Nov 29, 2019 | Acceptance, Breavement, Grief, Holiday stress
Grief due to death can make the holidays an especially hard time. Charlotte Abou-Heif, MSW, RSW a local Bowmanville therapist who specializes in grief, joined me to talk about grief and the holidays. We discuss coping as an adult and a child, how parent/caregivers can...
